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Dishing with Mark n Carrie… Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino our Home Town Heroes!
Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino our Home Town Heroes!
What a fun day today was! Tampa Pride, along with 50 other Tampa Bay non profits, was invited to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino for a surprise event. 7 of us from Tampa Pride suited up and headed over, not having any idea what to expect. We were treated to a great buffet breakfast of hot food or pastries, then a fun presentation by America’s Got Talent artist David Garibaldi. Finally, 50 employees gathered on the stage with large cards. When they turned them around, they were $10,000 checks for all 50 charities!!! Wow!! Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino gave back to our community $500,000!!!! Thank you, Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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Tampa PRIDE on the River
Set a reminder, we have a special announcement coming up at 8pm tonight!
We are just over a week away from the first ever Pride on the River and we couldn’t be more excited. We wanted one last surprise before the festivities kick off, so check back at 8pm to find out what it is!
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Bradley’s on 7th GOT PRIDE
Southern Nights Ybor City GOT PRIDE
TIGLFF
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Metro Inclusive Health
The Tampa Bay Jokers
From City Side Lounge…. To say that I am beyond proud of our Jokers softball teams, both D & E division would be an understatement. You all have accomplished an incredible feat. You all made it to the World Series, you competed against the best of the best, and each of you should be proud of this accomplishment.
Though the outcome was not what we had hoped for; your actions on the field show that our Jokers are a force to be reconded with. You each gave it all against overwhelming odds and you never gave up. You made each inning a battle royal and forced the teams you played against to fight tooth and nail for each run.
I love each of you; I am and was honored to be able to travel to Columbus to watch your games. You all exhibited talents, skills and drive that are hallmarks of true champions.
Michael Richardson, Rony Melghem, you both are true leaders. You each fought for your teams with dignity and valor. You both lead your teams to the World Series. I am honored and grateful to not only be your sponsor, but more importantly your friend. Thank you both for giving City Side and I the opportunity to help you to achieve your goals.
I would also like to take the opportunity to congratulate The Saints and Morning Wood for reaching the World Series. You each fought like hell during the series. You all, in my opinion are true champion’s.
https://www.facebook.com/TampaBayJokers
THIS SUNday FUNday
25th Annual STCOC Fall Golf Classic @ Rocky Point
You Just Can Not Make This UP
There was a Legendary Drag performer in Daytona Beach. Her name was Miss Billy Boots!!! She performed at the Hollywood/ Barn Door Complex for over 40+ years, with her male lead Michael Blake. Late one night Billy had just finished performing “Meet Me in St. Louis”, a song performed by Judy Garland in the movie with the same name. This was one of Billy’s favorites. Back in the dressing room Billy was sitting at her makeup table. Billy said that she was vey thirsty and asked for a glass of water. When they returned with the water. Billy’s head was resting on the table. Billy had just died. 911 was called and the whole bar was in shock at what had just happened. The paramedics showed great respect and placed Billy on the stretcher in the sequined dress she was wearing, full makeup and her wig was on. As they took her out thru the bar the music was turned off. Everyone was standing in silence. When the body was outside the DJ announced “MISS BILLY BOATS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.” There wasn’t a dry eye in the club. This was September 30, 2003. Watermark Magazine reported that Bill was 71 years of age. Her good friends just smiled and said more like 83 LOL. Shortly after her dead the club was sold and torn down.
The 24th Annual Miss Florida Pageant in 1996
WOW the things we find in our closets!!!! Here is the 1996 Miss Florida Pageant. We were just starting to use computers and the art was clip and paste! The cover was Miss 1995 Heather Fontaine. The back cover was TRACKS / El Goya with Miss Joey Brooks in the center of course. Also featuring Divinity Everlasting AND Amy DeMello. How many of the past Queens do you recognize? 1993 was our Favorite Miss Esme Russell. Today Joey & Esme are at The Showbar in Ybor City every Sunday. Amy is the show director at Bradley’s on 7th.
Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
What a fun day today was! Tampa Pride, along with 50 other Tampa Bay charities, was invited to the Seminole Hard Rock Casino for a surprise event. 7 of us from Tampa Pride suited up and headed over, not having any idea what to expect. We were treated to a great buffet breakfast of hot food or pastries, then a fun presentation by America’s Got Talent artist David Garibaldi. Finally, 50 employees gathered on the stage with large cards. When they turned them around, they were $10,000 checks for all 50 charities!!! Wow!! Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino gave back to our community $500,000!!!! Thank you, Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino!
